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ImEricWhoRU
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October 11, 2012
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How do I make Adobe Reader X my default PDF Reader (over Nitro)?

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How do I make Adobe Reader X my defaulf PDF reader (over Nitro)?

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    Correct answer Claudio González

    Hi

    The problem posed by SLOlady 7th Feb 2015 is something very similar to my own problem.  But what makes matters worse is when Nitro is removed from system it leaves behind a bigger problem as it will convert all the documents and files that have an adobe extn into a type of word document but word cannot read or open a pdf file.  So any idea as to how my files can be returned to an adobe readable file.  Even current adobe files sent as an email attachment are automatically converted to a form of word document even though Nitro is no longer on my computer. My o.s. is win 7

    Regards

    David


    this may be helpful:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows7/change-the-program-that-op ens-a-type-of-file

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    kathieterry5996
    Participant
    April 28, 2016

    I had the same question!  In Windows 7 - Default Programs - go to 'Associate a file type or protocol with a program' - scroll to .pdf (highlight it) - choose 'Change Program' and you can choose Adobe there.   

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    SLOlady
    Participant
    February 7, 2015

    I have Nitro as my default. Everything I download is Nirto and I don't have the choice to make it Adobe. Is there a way to stop Nitro and use only Adobe

    CtDave
    CtDave
    Participating Frequently
    February 8, 2015

    Something to try.

    Uninstall Nitro. Maybe a wee bit drastic but it ought to get the job done eh. 


    Or, can't you select a PDF with the file browser then go to the context menu and get into an "open with" dialog to select Adobe Reader as the default application?


    Or, open Adobe Reader and go into the application's Preferences (under "Edit").
    Select the Category "General".
    To the right, down towards the bottom, click the button "Select Default PDF Handler".


    Be well...

    117elk
    117elk
    Participant
    March 28, 2015

    Hi

    The problem posed by SLOlady 7th Feb 2015 is something very similar to my own problem.  But what makes matters worse is when Nitro is removed from system it leaves behind a bigger problem as it will convert all the documents and files that have an adobe extn into a type of word document but word cannot read or open a pdf file.  So any idea as to how my files can be returned to an adobe readable file.  Even current adobe files sent as an email attachment are automatically converted to a form of word document even though Nitro is no longer on my computer. My o.s. is win 7

    Regards

    David

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    ImEricWhoRUAuthor
    Participant
    October 12, 2012

    Very helpful, slight change, after right clicking PDF causing list of possible programs, go to    Open With, then when the list comes up do not click on desired program, scan down to the bottom of pop up menu to Choose program, right click that causing another menu "Open with" window, then selectr Adobe from the list and also click the box to the left of "Always use this selected program to open this kind of file", and then click OK. 

    These variations may be due to different versions of Windows - I have XP SP3.  I consider that ~graffiti deserves 10 points for his answer!!!  I worked for teo days trying to fix thi so I can doemload legal files from PACER without having to pay their fees for my case files.

    ~graffiti
    ~graffiti
    Legend
    October 11, 2012

    In Windows, highlight a PDF, right click and choose "Open with>Choose default program" in the dropdown. Choose REader then check the box that says "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file".

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